Monday, April 18, 2022

How'd the Craft Show Go?

 Hey Y'all!

How crazy was last week? I didn't think prep would take until Thursday! 

Previous Prep Blogs:

http://craftinwifescreations.blogspot.com/2022/04/no-blog-more-prep.html

http://craftinwifescreations.blogspot.com/2022/04/change-of-plans.html

I had a lot of fun doing the show though, and the weather held up nicely (it was an outdoor event).

I learned some things, and what I want, and don't need to bring for future events.


Being Easter weekend I wasn't sure how this show would go, I figured if slow then that was fine for my first show, and if not great for business!

Friday started out COLD, and slow. I made a few sales, and then it really died down around lunch time. It also started to really get hot about that time. It never really picked back up, so we packed up around 2pm.

Because Friday was so very slow I was worried about Saturday being worse, especially with a cooler, cloudy day, and all the Easter events happening. Thankfully it was a very busy day, and I made several sales, and a few good connections locally. We were planning to stay all day since it was going so well for me, but about half the vendors started packing up around 2, we held out until 3pm, but with a mostly empty field it didn't make sense to stay.

(The event was 9-5 both days.)

I did notice the vendors closest to me didn't do as well Saturday, they did much better Friday morning. I think it was just who was buying, when, and what they were looking for. I'm glad we all did well this past weekend.


Going forward I want to get a canopy for shade, I did wear sunscreen and long sleeves, but still got a bit of sun on Friday. (Hubby got A LOT of sun, especially his arms.) I don't feel, for this event, that I forgot to bring anything that was essential. I actually didn't need the bags I made a special trip for, as everyone opted out of a bag, however I think different events this would change. I didn't need order forms with me, as people chose business cards instead. As I do more events I'm sure the list will grow, and change.

Overall I think the host, Tracy, did a great job, and would gladly attend another event by her. Huge shout out to East End Lanes for allowing the event space.

Have you ever done an event (not specifically craft related)? How was it? Any tips? Share in the comments below!


Have a great day,
Craftin' Wife


Wednesday, April 13, 2022

No Blog, more prep!

 Hey Y'all!


Still super busy doing last minute show prep!

Thanks for your support!



Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife

Monday, April 11, 2022

Change Of Plans!

 Hey Y'all!

I know today was supposed to be:

 11th Mon~ How-To Make Confetti Vinyl w/ Scraps... Does it work?

I also ordered some screen print confetti to compare, and I plan to shuffle things around and will do that blog on the 25th instead of the "What I'm Working On" blog. I've been sharing what I'm currently working on on my social media.

I'm sorry for the delay, but with the upcoming craft show prep I haven't had the time to play around with the vinyl, and the confetti just arrived today.

So, since I don't want to leave you with no blog here's a few recent shorts from my TikTok (@craftinwife) via YouTube (CraftinWifes Creations).












Thanks for you patience!


Have a great day,
Craftin' Wife

Friday, April 8, 2022

200 Get To Know Me Questions (126-150)

 Hey Y'all!

Today is Fun Friday over on all my social media outlets! Here's the post if you can't find it elsewhere:


Now on to todays blog!

The questions can be found here:

200+ Questions

Previous Blogs:

http://craftinwifescreations.blogspot.com/2021/08/200-get-to-know-me-questions-1-25.html

http://craftinwifescreations.blogspot.com/2021/09/200-get-to-know-me-questions-26-75.html

http://craftinwifescreations.blogspot.com/2021/10/200-get-to-know-me-questions-51-75.html

http://craftinwifescreations.blogspot.com/2021/11/200-get-to-know-me-question-76-100.html

http://craftinwifescreations.blogspot.com/2022/02/200-get-to-know-me-questions-101-125.html


Here we go! As a reminder I don't look ahead at these questions, so my answers aren't thought out, or edited beforehand.

126. Did you ever hide anything from or lie to your parents? Sure, all kids/teens do. The biggest was probably omitting all the facts to my & Lisa's first NC trip.


127. If you had a family business, what would it be? Different parts of the family have their own businesses. Mostly construction.


128. Do you and your family have any nicknames for each other? Lots. My most used one is Enna, Aunt Amanda is a lot to say, and I like Enna just fine. No one uses my real name, with my BFF/Sister (we've been BFF's for over 20 yrs) family it's Mana. 


129. What's your favorite way to spend time with your family? Just chillin'.


130. How do you show your family you love them? Lots of ways. Spending time, gifts, etc.


131. What’s your favorite family tradition? Christmas PJ's!


132. What's the most important holiday you spend with your family and why? Any. It's about spending time together, not really what day it is.


133. Who in your family would you describe as a "character"? Have you met my family?? All of them.


134. How do you feel about family events? I'm not an event person, but I enjoy hanging out in smaller groups.


135. What's something your family would be surprised to learn about you? My immediate family knows most of the things to know about me, the rest of them? IDK. 


136. Which family member do you confide in most? Other than Hubby?


137. How do you deal with arguments between family members? That drama ain't for me. Not my life, not my problem.


138. If you have children, how do you want to raise them? N/A


139. What's more important: family or friends? If you have a shit family 100% leave that toxic environment. Mine's cool, so they're #1.


140. Do you have any friends you would consider family? Yep, love ya Lisa! (BWP2 too!)


141. Has your family ever pressured you to act a certain way? Not that I recall, we were the tame ones, on both sides. So even when we were acting a fool we still paled in comparison, lol.


142. Did you ever get to meet your great-grandparents? 1 set on Mom's side, there are pictures to prove it but I was really little and don't remember. Dad's Dad's Mom, she was ornery and awesome. Dad's Mom's Dad, he was cool when we were little, but then he moved south and dementia took over.


143. What personality traits do you share with your relatives? Sass, strength, and independent.


144. What physical traits do you share with your relatives? I look mostly like my mom's mom's side, with dad's mom's side big ole bum.


145. What stories did your family members tell you growing up? Lots, I'll share this, I miss Dad dearly, but glad I never have to hear the cafeteria fork story again.


146. How did your parents (and/or grandparents) meet? Dad was friends with Mom's brother, and worked for her Dad. (So she knew of him.) The guys and their dates were going to the movies (?) and Dad's date cancelled or he didn't have one, I don't remember. Mom's brother asked her to go, and she said several times, loud enough for Dad to hear, "I ain't going with him, NO." She went, and 8mo later they were married.

I have no idea how Granny met my mom's dad, never met the man and they divorced around the time my parents were married. 

Grandma & Grandpa met at church, I think at a dance.


147. What makes you proud of your family? As a whole? They're resilient.


148. Who's the newest member of your family? Which part of the family? On my side I suppose it's my cousin Rusty's kids (and they're ADORABLE!). On Hubby's side it's our nieces daughter, she's not quite 1. But we haven't seen them in a looooooooooong time.


149. What can always bring your family together? Food. LOL!


150. What do you think makes someone a “good person”? Honest, willing to learn/grow, etc. 


To answer the Fun Friday question, which I'm sure I've answered before, my first job other than babysitting was as a dishwasher in a local restaurant, then Legg's Hanes at the outlet mall, then I started doing hair.

What was your first job? Share below!


Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

March Makeup Looks!

 Hey Y'all!

I know I did more looks than this, but I'm pretty sure I forgot to take pictures a couple times!

Previous Makeup Blogs:

March Shelf

February Looks

March Mini Review


Looks for the month~

1) My uncle's funeral. I wore quite a bit this day, because it had to last from 9am til at least 10pm, and it all (but lip) held up really well!



2) Bumming around KY on our way home.

3) Hiking with Hubby.

4) ? Probably grocery shopping.


5) Playing with the Anastasia Lip Kit some more, grabbed way too much black and not enough blue or red.

6) Embrace the 80s/90s vibes.


7) My favorite look for the month!


Which was your favorite? Let me know in the comments below!


Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife


Sorry this isn't longer/more detailed but it's fixin' to storm here, and I gotta get a few things done before that happens.

Monday, April 4, 2022

April Store, FB, Etsy, Go Imagine Items!

 Hey Y'all!

Here's the link's to all my current products:

Smoky Mountains Handmade Creations

Facebook

Etsy

Go Imagine

Some place have items that aren't listed anywhere else (for now)!

For example, SMHC is currently the only place with color changing cups, Facebook has an Easter limited kids shirt, Etsy has an exclusive shirt, and Go Imagine is the only place with door mats, just to name a few! 





For this month I'm already busy working on custom orders, and getting ready for a local craft show, so I don't plan to post anything new in the shops. I am however always taking custom orders on all platforms!


Here's my most recent makes:

Can you guess what I'm working on?


Did you guess?

Here's the reveal:


Which one is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below!


Have a great day, 

Craftin' Wife


Friday, April 1, 2022

April Blog Schedule

 Hey Y'all!

Happy April Fools! No jokes here, just the blog schedule:

Just a reminder, Mondays are craft related, Wednesdays are beauty related, and Fridays are anything goes!



April:
1st Fri~ Blog Schedule
4th Mon~ New Items!
6th Wed~ March Makeup Looks
8th Fri~ Get To Know Me Part ??? (126-150)
11th Mon~ How-To Make Confetti Vinyl w/ Scraps... Does it work?
13th Wed~ Hair "Stuff" Collection
15th Fri~ Craft Show Prep, the show is today & tomorrow!
18th Mon~ Testing out Dollar Tree Craft Items
20th Wed~ Nail Polish Collection
22nd Fri~ Hubby's Company Spotlight
25th Mon~ What I'm Working On
27th Wed~ May Everyday Makeup Shelf
29th Fri~ Giveaway, if I make it to 200 Instagram, 50 TikTok, 50 Twitter, or 100 Facebook Followers by this date!

May:
2nd Mon~ May Blog Schedule
4th Wed~ April Makeup Looks
6th Fri~ Get to Know Me Part ??  (151-175)
9th Mon~ How-To Layered Decal
11th Wed~ Products I'm Loving from Hair, Skin, Nails & Makeup!
13th Fri~ What's new with us?
16th Mon~ Dollar Tree Vinyl Projects
18th Wed~ Any Recent Empties? (Mini Review)
20th Fri~ My Birthday Wishlist (June 19th)
23rd Mon~ What I'm Working On
25th Wed~ June Makeup Shelf
27th Fri~ SMHC Craft Show Prep
30th Mon~ June Blog Schedule


Fun Friday:
Be sure to leave your response in the comments below, or on any social media post (@craftinwife).

Have a great day,
Craftin' Wife